A "Minor Release" incorporates all previous Maintenance Packs and Fixes since the prior Major Release. It is tied to the preceding Major Release and may contain new features, new platform support, new operating system support, and the latest maintenance updates. It typically requires a new installation.

Release Date2007-12-14

End of Life
2008-11-03

"End of Life" means the day that a Symantec product enters a process to wind down distribution and the delivery of technical support services.

End of Limited Support
2011-06-30

Last date for patch releases

End of Support Life
2014-06-30

Last date to contact support

Release TypeMajor Release

A "Major Release" incorporates the last Minor Release (if one has occurred) and may include architectural changes, major feature changes, new platform support and new operating system support. It typically requires a new installation.

Release Date2007-06-08

End of Life
2008-06-02

"End of Life" means the day that a Symantec product enters a process to wind down distribution and the delivery of technical support services.